Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your 2013-2015 BMW 7-series vehicle may have received the wrong left rear taillight assembly, which can make your car less visible to other drivers.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you could be at a higher risk of a crash, especially at night or in low-light conditions.
Free Fix
BMW will fix this for free by inspecting your vehicle and replacing the left rear taillight assembly with the correct one. They'll contact you to schedule the repair, which will start on August 11, 2017.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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